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Today we’re going to share a little bit about the origins of Flag Day, and then we’ve got plenty of options for American Flag accessories for your car!  You’ll be all set for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, too.

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It’s no secret that we love all things automotive.  We eat, breathe, and dream about cars!  Today we’re sharing our picks for some of our favourite videos currently on YouTube. You’ll find a mix of how-tos, fun facts, brand highlights, and so much more!  We think you’ll really enjoy today’s picks that are a great blend of information and entertainment.

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Today is World Oceans Day, implemented every year on June 8th by the United Nations in an effort to help preserve our planet’s oceans.  The purpose of this holiday is to examine the impact humans have on the ocean, to mobilize efforts to reduce pollution and destruction of the ocean, and work together to implement a sustainable management system for this vital global resource.

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At Classic Auto Group, we really, really love cars.  We’re constantly honing our skills to stay in the know and ahead of the curve so we can help our customers find the right car for their needs. We make it our business to know everything there is about safety, performance, and aesthetics of each of the vehicles we sell. But we recognize that buying and selling cars is probably not a daily part of our customers’ lives, or even a weekly one. That’s why we’re sharing our helpful Automotive Terminology posts with all of you, so you can feel confident when you set out to find your next perfect car.  

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Hop on in your new vehicle from Classic Auto Group and take your popcorn party on the road, because we’re going to the Drive-In Theater!  We love movies at home as much as the next person, but there is a special kind of unparalleled joy that can only come from a flick on the big screen from your car.  Since today is Drive-In Movie Day, we thought it would be only fitting we explore the origins of one of our favourite theater experiences!

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Today is National Veggier Burger day, and we’re glad it’s arrived just in time for the start of summer barbecue and camping trip season!  We’re going to help you find some great options in the local area for vegetarian and vegan food, as well as some perfect meals for grilling out.  We’ll help you find the best recipe and suggestions to pop into your cooler so you can feed everyone in your party at the beach, the campsite, or even in your own backyard.  Check out our latest Local Eats Guide today!

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June is National Dairy Month, and today is National Cheese Day!! We’d be remiss if we didn’t use today as a springboard to take a little trip over the state border into our neighbouring state of Wisconsin.

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Today is National Donut Day, and we’re very excited to celebrate with one of our favourite snacks!  Whether you love them glazed, dipped, filled, or plain, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this sweet treat.  Today we’ll be listing some of our favourite local places to snag some donuts. Once you’ve picked out your box of sweet treats, you can head on home to watch some of these incredible videos of YouTubers having the time of their lives doing donuts in their cars!  And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to one of our favourite YouTube channels of all, Donut Media!

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Hello there Lake County Illinois!  We’re back with another fun-filled Classic Auto Group Community Calendar.  There’s so much to see and do this summer, we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.  You’ll find family friendly festivals, Pride Parades, concerts, and so much more.  Check it out and get ready to fill your calendar jam-packed with exciting adventures and joyful memories.

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Today is June 1st, and it’s the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month!  We thought it would be fun to celebrate by kicking things off with a fun car post dedicated to rainbow car accessories and aesthetics.  You’ll find lots of fun things on our list, and if you happen to purchase any you can share them in the comments on our social media!  We’d love to see your new Classic Auto Group car decked out in cheerful, colourful accessories.

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